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Saudi Arabia Work and Money Toolkit

For private-sector workers in Saudi Arabia, the end-of-service award is often the largest single payment of a working life. It's half a month's last wage for each of the first five years and a full month for each year after, reduced on resignation under Article 85. The last wage includes fixed allowances such as housing and transport.

Day-to-day money questions in the Kingdom also involve 15% VAT on most goods and services, zakat on savings, and instalment financing. The calculators below cover each, in riyals where it matters.

  1. 1. End-of-service award

    Your award under Articles 84, 85 and 87, including the resignation tiers and full-award cases.

  2. 2. VAT and zakat

    Add or remove 15% VAT from a price, and calculate zakat on gold, silver and cash.

  3. 3. Financing and savings

    Monthly instalments on a car or home finance offer, and how savings grow over time.

Questions people ask

Do expatriates get end-of-service pay in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. The Labor Law's end-of-service provisions apply to workers it covers regardless of nationality. Domestic workers are covered by separate regulations.

What is the VAT rate in Saudi Arabia?

15% on most goods and services. To remove it from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.15.

Does the loan calculator work for Islamic financing?

For fixed-rate murabaha or ijara offers quoted with an annual profit rate, the instalment arithmetic is the same, so it's a good estimate. Confirm fees and early-settlement terms with the bank.